2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog


Communication Studies, BS

Requirements

The BS with a major in communication studies consists of 120 semester hours with 36 hours in communication studies, including the four required courses:

COMM 10123Communicating Effectively

3

OR

COMM 10163Public Address (Honors)

3

COMM 20113Interpersonal Communication

3

COMM 20223Communication Theory

3

COMM 30163Organizational Communication

3

Students pursuing the BS degree must also complete 9 hours of 40000 level COMM electives. All four required courses must be completed prior to enrolling in 40000 level courses. Students must also complete: MATH 10043 or INSC 20153 with a grade of “C-" or higher.

Note: Students also must complete COMM 20113 and COMM 20223 with a combined GPA of 2.5 to take COMM 30163. Students must complete COMM 30163 with a grade of “C-" or higher prior to taking any 40000 level courses.

Additional requirements include a minor of 18 semester hours or a second major, plus core curriculum requirements.